The Honeymooners

Lately I've been busy planning our San Francisco honeymoon. We've never been and 

we're super excited to take in all the sights (and flavors) over our 9 day trip in August. 

I'm using Airbnb to book rooms and Pinterest has been useful for finding things to do and see. 

Next on the list is to buy a new camera so we can take some kick-ass pictures!

MSP to RSW

We're heading out soon to visit one of my new favorite places, Sanibel Island, 

where we will enjoy mojitos, fresh shrimp, and lots of sunshine.

Table for Two: Lake Avenue

Alex and I recently took a quick trip up to Duluth to enjoy the fall colors and do some relaxing. We tend to focus on food when we travel so we made the effort to get to some good restaurants. The first one we tried was Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar, recommended by my good friend, Terry, a Duluthian and fellow food lover. We shared the Chorizo Stuffed Dates and they were amazing. I had the Salted Cod Gnocchi which was topped with a little apple butter, of all things. That was a fun, unexpected flavor pairing that added a sweetness and made it taste really fall-y. Alex had the Deconstructed Fish and Chips, which was a nice take on the classic. Instead of dessert, we opted for the Caprese Eclair, a puff pastry-wrapped and baked caprese salad. It was all really good.

The other two restaurants we went to were New Scenic Cafe and Fitger's Brewhouse. I highly recommend both- NSC for everything on their menu and Fitger's for the beer (obviously) and the wild rice burger.

a collection a day (two)

Collected patches from my various travels. Circa 2000-2006.

We have a cabin dream. And hopefully it will look something like this Black Butte, OR beauty.

(via Cabin Porn)

Island Time

Our short week on Sanibel Island was super relaxing. We had lots of sun, walks on the beach,
good rum drinks, and lived on "island time," which is where you do everything without
any urgency. People drive slow but it didn't bother me at all. Seriously, I'm going back next year.
Fun fact: Because of placement and shape, Sanibel is one of the few places
you can stand on the same beach and watch sunrise and sunset.

Nawlins, LA

New Orleans is quite the place. Images from my recent trip to the Crescent City.

yes, please.

I saw these shoes on my recent trip to Chicago. Love.

I'm a renegade

In just five weeks I'll be heading to Chicago for the Renegade Craft Fair (and to visit some good friends). I'm super excited to see some of my Etsy and blog crafting heroes in person.

desert star

I took a trip to Tuscon, AZ in March. The weather was amazing. I won't say more, but these are some of my favorite pictures. I kind of love the one of the Virgin and the drinking fountain, taken at San Xavier Mission.